URGENT UPDATE: A woman was shot in the leg during a violent child custody dispute Tuesday night at the Walmart parking lot located at 6060 North Fry Road in west Harris County. The incident erupted around 8:30 PM, drawing immediate police attention as deputies rushed to the scene.
Authorities report that a confrontation occurred between a father, his girlfriend, and the child’s mother, leading to gunfire. The father’s girlfriend sustained a gunshot wound to her leg while the child was present in a vehicle nearby. Fortunately, both the child and the father escaped injury.
Following the shooting, the father and his girlfriend attempted to flee the area but crashed their vehicle near the intersection of North Fry Road and Coldfield Drive. The injured woman was promptly transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition, according to reports from Click2Houston and FOX26 Houston.
Investigators suggest that this violent encounter may be linked to a previous custody dispute, raising serious concerns about the safety of those involved. The suspects fled the scene and are still at large, prompting an active investigation by local authorities.
As this story develops, residents and community members are urged to remain vigilant. The emotional toll on those involved, especially the child who witnessed the chaos, underscores the serious implications of custody disputes gone wrong.
Stay tuned for further updates as this situation continues to unfold. This incident highlights the urgent need for conflict resolution strategies in custody cases to prevent future violence.
